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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
FRIDAY...........DECEMBER ,, 1887.
The D,7lrnmors' Tax.

The decision Of the Circuit Court Of
the United States for the North Carolina
circuit, mentioned in our issue Of yester-
day, that State cannot tax foreign
drummers at all, not even when she taxes
those within her own limits, seems TO us
20 border on the udicfous, notwithstand-
ing that it is said to be based upon u
previous decision OF the Supreme Court
of the United States. We can believe
anything that is said Of BoSD, but 1t is
incredible that the Justices OF the high
est court in the land shOnld have delibe-
rately decided that Virginia drummer
can be taxed in Virginia but not in North
Carolina, and a North Carolina drum
mer can be taxed in North Carolina but
not in Virginia. This Is equivalent TO
deciding that State can collect 10 tax
whatever from drummers, seeing that n
drummer who wishes 10 sell goods IN
any given State without paying license
tax need only be or claim to be a citizen
or resident OF another State. There
will be no Virginia dwmmers in Nir-
ginia, and no North Carolina drummeIs
in North Carolina. Drummers in any
State may claim to be residents OF any
other State, and so escape all taxes NJ
the State in which they carry on their
business.
it would seem, IN fact, that under such
a decision as Judge BONDS there can be
no tax levied upon any merchant in any
State. The drummer is allowed to dis
play his goods in the towns and cities
which lie visits. For this purpose We
suppose he may rent a store-hOusc.
When he has done this he occupies eX-
actly the same position relative to the
community as II local merchant does
and ii be cannot be taxed OF course TO
tax the local merchan; would be 10 ruin
his business. And this result promises
TO be exactly what Will follow if Judge
BoND's decision Is or is to De the law of the
land, because as the States cannot well Go
without the revenue now paid to them
by merchants. 1t Is not TO he expected
that the State Legislatures viii consent
70 leave all merchants licenses untaXcd
In all the agricultural States. of which
Virginia is one, the farmer viii doubtless
insist upon II that the merchants must be
taxed The farmers have too many Of
them been made TO believe that they are
q prescribed class not TO make war upon
am legislator who shall dare to propose
law in the interest OF the commercial
classes in cities, towns, and villages
An argument from consequences
drgumeHtUH Cd iacORccHlcHtit--is, we
know, not considered to be the best OF
arguments. Nevertheless, the consc-
quences that would result from making
Judge BoND's decision the law Of the
land would be so injurious to the people
of all the States that We cannot but
entertain the hope that the Supreme
Court Of the United States will lind some
method OF di1creDtiatins from BoND's
decision all the decisions which that
highest of Judicial tribunals has here
tofOre rendered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

The Baltimore American, in comment
ing upon the way in which the New York
papers are continually blowing their own
trumpets, says:
1--WE read the New York papers and
admire their ability, but we do not be-
lieve in their attempt TO arrooate to
themselves all the newspaper excellence
OF the country. The truth OF the mat
ter is that New York, despite OF its big
ness, is one OF the smallest cities in the
country. It's narrowmindedness, Its OBJ
trusive self-superiority, are daily com
mented upon by people whose criticisms
are entitled TO every consideration.
Naturally, the papers reflect tins same
spirit, and they are not what they think
they are--they are not cosmopolitan.
The american is not bit too harsh
in its criticism of either New York or its
papers. New York provinoialism is no
torious, AMI by nothing is it made more
manifest than by the inability Of the
Gotham papers TO see beyond Wall street
and New York harbor. Let the matter
OF Federal appropriations TO rivers and
harbors, or any question touching the
interests of any portion of the country
other than New York, come up, and it IS
soon seen that the vision Of New York
and its journals is bounded by the locali-
ties named.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
S0UTHSIDE
SALE OF MILLING PROPERTY IN Pc
TERsBURG.
Tho Presidency Of the Virginia Normal
sohOol-Closo Of Telegraph ofice-
An InsOlsnt Tramp.
correspondence Of tho Rlchaond Di.patch.i

Correspondence Of tho Rchmond Dispstch.l
PETERSBURG, December1. 1887.
The milling property known as the
Merchants Manufacturing Company's
Mills, situated on the Appomattox river
near Campbell's bridge, with the valua-
bic water power attached, machinery,
&C., was sold mt auction to-day under a
deed OF trust, and was purchased by
Mr.. Andrew Kevan for 81, 800. The
mills have long been idle and the ma
chinery not used; but the price is re-
gar,led as low, considering the fine
water-power that goes with the mill.
The buildings are a thrce.story one
AZ by SO feet, and a two story build
ing over toe opposite side of the street
Il by 81 feet.
r. was mentioned in these letters some
time ago that decided opposition had
been manifested to the reelection OF
John NJ Langston to the presidency OF
the Virginia Normal and Collegiate In
stitute, near TINS city. Langston's
term of Office expires on the LIST
OF january. 1t is learned that
several members of the faculty, accom-
panied by @ member OF the Board
Of Visitors, went over to Richmond to-
day to consult with the Governor and
other members OK the State Board OF
Education in reference to the matter,
which is exciting q good deal OF interest
here. There is no doubt that among
chr citizens there IS very strenuous OPP
position TO the reelection of Langston.
The Southern telegraph Office IA this
city was closed last night having been
merged into the Western Union Com
pauy. The manager, Mr.. c. g. Clark,
it is understood, takes IN important po-
ation in the service of the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company. and some
OF the other employees viii go into the
service of the Western Union.
Tobacco has been pouring into the
market this week, and tine receipts Will
continue large until the holiday season.
Meanwhile the market is very active,
and good prices are realized on all grades.
Charlie Allen, tramp, is under arrest
charged with the larceny Of an overcoat
from the h0usc of Mr. William Mum
roe. lie offered 10 pawn the coat for a
drink of whishey. Put the worst fea-
tire about the case is the insolence Of
the accused towards the ladies of Mr..
Munroes family. He commanded them
to furnish him with food, and while they
were preparing something for him to eat
he committed the theft.
POrIN ADAM.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

1t is almost certain that in the south
ern States the negro is going TO give the
whites much trouble in the near future.
As between the Democratic and Rcpub-
lican parties ne hes had no difficulty in
deciding to vote always and everywhere
the Republican ticket The Democrats
have expected nothing from the negroes,
and have offered them nothing. The Re
publicans regarded their votes as certain
10 be cast for the Republican ticket, and
so they, too, oil red them nothing. But
in an election contest involving 40 party
question the neeToc $ divide esthe whites
do, and have learned from experience
at Atlanta and other places that in so Iii
viding they occupy much more fayora-
bic and commanding position than they
ever did before This discovery the ne
groes will not be sloa - turn 10 adyan-
tage. A northern paper speaks OF the
discovery as if it were a good joke when
il says
"And now Atlauta has new peril
Asa natural consequence OF the fuss
made over him in the recent remarkable
swet and dry contest in that city. tine
man and brother feels his oats, as it
were. The heaven OF f,stery has done
It's work, and The negro demands bis
sr;ghts in the matter Of representation
in the city government Tlusis a sequel
unlocked for, indeed. by thc proud
relies Of ante-bclum DAYS and their shll
laughter descendants, and society is
dreadiully shocked. Perh0ps the next
election will be conducted on different
lines"
There is food for reflection in those
hippant remarks Il is not pleasant to
be reminded that in several Of the south
ern States the negroes constitute ma
joriiy Of the voters.
The Providence Joa7,qI has a word
TO say on this subject. We quote:
cit il quite evident that the recent
election IN Atlanta upon the question Of
promotion viii have consequences not
at all included IN the original cOntro-
yersy. The women IN favor of Pfohihi-
tion furnished free lunches for white and
black alike, the negro vote was openly
courted by personal appeals by both
parties, and senator Colquitt walked the
streets arm IN arm with the African
Bishop. AT last the contest was decided
by the negroes, who held the balance of
voting power. That which is most conse-
queDtial in this business is this public
entreaty of the negro TO vote. 1t Is an
assurance 10 BIN at once OF his right to
vote and OF his possible power in voting.
in Georgia, at any rate, after this il VIII
not be safe TO 'buIld0ze the colored
voter. lie may be coaxed bat ho CALI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
LOVDoVN COUNTY.
Coupons go improvements - Personal
Notes

Correspondence o. the Richmond pispatch.l
LEEsBURG, W., November b, 1887.
The treasurer of the county has had
but four tenders OF coupons I'D to the
present time for this years taxes
A carload of heavy machinery has re-
Gently been received here for the Lou
doun Marble Company, and has been
taken TO their quarry.
the brick work on the new Town
Han, Lecsburg, has been completed
and the building will soon be under
roof Il is an imposing structure, and
will be a credit to the town.
The following, from the Lodge Of
Good Tcmplars in this town, expect TO
attend the session Of the Grand Lodge
TO convene in Charlottesville December
9Th John II. Alexander, John GRAY,
Colonel George W. Carter, and Miss
Annie H. Morgan.
The Bible Glass organized a short time
since by Rev. r. T. Davis, n. D., rector
of ~. Jemes church, is we'll attended
on each. wednesday evening
CATOcTfN.
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Correspondence OF The Richmond Dispatch. ]
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correspondence OF The Richmond Disputch.l
DECEMBER /, 1887.
President Smith is making praise
worthy ondeavoTs for the Opening of the
new department. Of physical culture re-
Gently established in the college, and the
carpenters are busily engaged in com.
pleting the inside of the gymnasium to
he opened next Thursday night at &
O'Clock. The following programme has
been arranged Opening song, "Ameri-
ca -" Prayer; song chorus, Ran
dolph Macon Forever Delivery of the
keys TO the Director by the President !;
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

not be coerced with impnnity. And this
Is encouraging. The negro may not be
for long time an ideal voter or citizen,
but he will be all the better as will the
State for recognition on the one side of
his rights, and on his side Of an appre-
cission more OF less perfect Of his duties.
There is change in the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
says "The triumph of the Atlanta whis-
key VETS gives an encouraging out
look to next summers crop Of Georgia
snake stories" Especially as Cincinnati
supplies most of the whiskcy consumed
in Atlanta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
INsURANCE COMPANIES.
TUTUAL RFsERVE.FUND LIFE

MUTUAL RESERVE-FUND LIFE
Va ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK.
Having bocr selected manager ~ the above
c0maany for the state Of Virginia, ask the a.
tenti0n OF mo people 90 the state who desire n
make provision Tor their families ln me event
0i their DEAN 10 the safety low rates OF pre-
miam, and small bi-monthiy payments 70 the
company.
l. n the largest con pany IN the world (0n its
princplel, having now deposited IN the Central
Trust Company o. Aew York Sl,25c.lJO, which
cannot De reduced excspG for any deficiency Ia
death Losses.
Unlike other similar companies, lt puts aside
3 per cent q as regular assessments 90 add 10
IT. present tCnd Of sl.25000: and should the
mortality exceed the assessments thus fund can
lea drawn upon (and for this purpose only 10
make up any deficiency.
ithas now been In existence six yeers, aud It's
statements snow that IL Is not only incroasiug VA
membership, bat It's financial condition l. in.
proving With iis growth.
Being purely NUT al. all members participate
ia profile (by reduction OF pgemiuIns), aud no.
thing l. divided amOng stockholders.
JOHN sNDERS.
n. G.. Burnett, cashier First NSji0r al Rank,
Treasurer: Dr. II. l.. james, Medical Examiner
John Eldcrs, Jr., Assistant Manager. TEMPO
iary Oiiee. 1921 Cary street. de i-dt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
Consecra.ion of a Blshop.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, NYember 30. -
Rev. Father Richard scanhell, pastor of
ST. Josephs church, this city, was con-
secrted bishop here to-day. Father
Scanuell was born and educated in Ire
land and was ordained priest in 1871.
lie will leave for Concoriia, Kansas, his
new field OF labor, next Wednesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

Jim Stanley started ont from Heppner
Ore, for the miueson horseback, leading
a pack-mule loaded with giant powder
IN passing through forest the mule
stumbled against a tree, the powder ex,
ploded. aud the animal was utterly nnni,
hila!ed Several trees we're tcru up by
the roots from the force OF the explo
sion, but Jim himself WAS not injured
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

ANOTHER CONTEMPT CASE. The Balti-
more SIN Of yesterday has the following
article
"Is A FEDERAL JUDGE A Boss "A
case almost on all-fours with the Vir-
GINA ha5cas corpUS cases Is coming be-
fore the Supreme Court from Lincoln,
Neb., and the Virginians are fortunate
that it occurs at this particular time, as
it will be difficult for the court TO pro-
nounce for and against the same princi-
pie within a brief space of time. The
city council Of Lincoln voted u corrupt
police Judge out Of Office, despite nh in
junction from Judge Brewer, of the
Federal court. The council was cited
TO appear for contempt, and the mem
bers were fined in sums ranging from
$50 to $50 each. They refused TO pay
and are in jail. while their lawyer is
coming to Washington 10 institute
hdbcNs cOrpVs proceedings. Judge
Brewer held that although 1t might not
have jurisdiction in the case originally
brought, vet il was contempt for the
council to disregard the temporary in
Junction In other words, "a Federal
judge may exceed the limits of his dis
erection, but all the world must obey till
he sees fit to return within his proper
powers. ltlooks like personal tyranny. "
That article furnishes proof that all
the States are interested in the Virginia
contempt eases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

Ia our aIticle headed Virginia in
yesterdays Dispatch the word " compu-
tstion" appears instead Of the word
"confutation. In the article headed
Equal Division - Mr. RmDLE8rRGER
is made TO say what We said, the word
she" being substituted for the word
"we. "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

II is a good sign that in the recent race
in Ohio the snubbed sectionalist and
bloody.sh waver was left far behind.
IL is said that FoRARE8 received 400
votes less than one Of ms associates and
), 100 less than thenext lowest, and in fact
that he came in at the tail end instead OF
at the head.
This, we repeat. is a good sIgn. There
isno vice presidential timber to be found
in the MAHoNEs and FoRAKERs They
played a losing game when they staked
all on the cry that the negro vote was
habitualy suppressed in the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

in Australia the rabbit nuisance is loom
ing up as the greatest evil of the day.
Why not turn the rabbit over to the
sparrow?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

"The toughest task in the trial OF
john Mosr was to get iu-y of his
peers. Well, yes. One Of them blew
his head OIL, four were hanged, and two
are in the penitentary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

Ex-Governor ALGgE. of Michigan,
is said to have made 5000, 900 from tho
pine lands in that State. And yet We
are told it doesn't pay to pine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
BRIEF COMMENT.

Anarchist Mosr saws he was convicted
on general principles. Couldn't he be
hanged III the same way?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

The Republican party is settling down
to the conviction that in giving the ne
gro the ballot it was too previous. An
other case Of "curseslike chickens" &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

WITH INTENT TO DECEIVE. We find
the following in a MALONE organ. 1t
was addressed to the New York Tri-
6uuc:
Sir,-When the popular vote of the
State is computed on the vote cast for
senatorial candidates where senators
were to be elected it will he seen that
my figures TO Chairman Jones are sus-
tanned and that the State went RepublI-
can by 1900 and over.
WILLIAM MALONE.
"Pctcrsbura, November "a, 1887"
As there were only nineteen senators
elected ont of the forty who will consti-
tute the next General Assembly we can
not understand how the General reached
his conclusion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

Evidently the cold wave is here to
stay. Ii has come TO watch on the coal
pile. But the closer it watches the
more rapidly the coal-pile diminishes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
WEDDING RECEPTIONS.
OFFICE CITY COLLEcTOR.l
RICHMOND, Va, December !. is,l. !

OFFICE CITY COLLECTOR.l
RIcHHoSD, Va, December ]. ISL.
THIS OFFICE WILL BE OPEN
4 DAILY between tho hours Of O'CLOCK
4. ". AND6 O'CLOCK p. VI. from tho 18TH -
the 3ist DAY OF DECEMBER, inclusive, Tor the
purpose OF receiving from ali porvons TAXES
duo 20 the city Of Richmond for mo year 49,.
any person who shall tell 20 pay sai AK oo-
fore the 3lst day Of December. Us, shan bo o.n-
sidcred delinquent, ana will be charged pen-
atty OF per centum and interest ~ ths rae 81
9 per ceDlam ger aunum. 80.
a. X. WOop>ON,
De lin City Collector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

A WARNING. The Wytheyille Enter
prise utters the following significant
warning
Against the proposition to reduce
the duty on iron ores and coal, or, worse
still, to Put these items on the free list,
and retain the tax ON tobacco and trait
distillltion. this, the Ninth congressional
district Of Virginia, would roll mp q ma
jority Of ten HOUSQRd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

Tie Brooklyn Mandcrd says "Coal
viii come down in price" About the
middle of August next, ne suppose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

ARTEsIAN WELLs.-Why do not all
the soacoast towns have AItesian wells
Read what the West Point star says of
them:
"The health Of the town is excellent
now that Artosian wells can be counted
by the hundreds and alfording an ample
supply of the purest water in the world,
aud each well supplying from five to fiji
teen gallons to the minute. Medical
testimony Is unanimous as to the great
advantage Of these wells to the health of
the town, and the health bill of West
Point will compare most favorably
with the towns and cities OF this coun-
try"
Each well from 300 to 800 gallons an
hour. or 1900 to p, 600 gallons a day.
Multiply u, 800 by 100 wells and we
find that West Point wastes water
enough to supply small city with all
that it needs for drinking and cooking
purposes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
qUEER REsrTvE ron BAaK.
rot Tsed 90 water sire stock, How
ever.

NOW tNlA lflNhn'.I
Among several small fires in the city
late on Tuesday night was one that did
$1,000 damage to q stock of plumbing
materials in the shabby old building No.
- Centre street The fromcn had little
difficulty "a subluing the flames, but
were astonished TO find the middle of the
building occupied by a big iron tank
holding enough water to drown dozen
fires. They had stumbled upon one of
thecurious structures which help to keep
alive ,he momory of Aaron Burr In 1893,
when Burr was a member Of the State
Lcei 'atWe, hc secured the passage OF a
bill 10 charter company with a capital
OF e2.0)J00l TO bring pure and whole
some water into New York city. The
bill dii mo-, state where the water was 10
come irom hut as there had been much
dissatisfaction with the water IN city
wells WAS tlkeu for granted that the
company would carry water through
pipes from some country district.
1t Was provided m tine bill that, rs the
cost OF carrying water into the city could
not De determined beforehand, any sur-
plus of the companys capital might be
used "iu any way not inconsistent with
the laws and constitutions OF the United
States or tine State of New York What
Burr really wanted was q charter for a
bank, and soon after the Manhattan
Company was organized New Workers
found ont that "pure and wholesome
watersupply wasas iaraway asever. The
Nauhattan Company was bound by It's
charter 10 furnish water, but II got over
that obligation with MS little difficulty as
possible A big we'll was dug at Centre
and Heade streets and that was connect
cd with the iron reservoir and wooden
pipes which spread IN various directions.
The water in tine pipes was bracksb and
bad, and it flile4s to give satisfaction ;
but the bank orthe Manhattan Com
panv, that was started as % rival OF the
two banks controlled by friends of Alex
mdcr Hamilton, unsuccessful from the
start
a financial institution under the con-
troll OF Burr and his friends was regarded
as political necessity. The only rem
naut now left OF the Manhattan Com
pany's vatar supply is the tank at No. %
Centre Street. but that is regarded az
necessary To sustain the charter OF the
company whose bank is still aourishing
in Wall street. At all times the tank is
kept full OF water, whichis pumped from
the we'll. and Inexperienced " furnishing
water is still keptup III order that the
bank 5 charter may not be endangered.
The tank Is thiriy-seyen and half feet
in diameter and extends up to the third
story of the building. itrests on arched
brick foundations that resemble the
crypt OF q medieval cathedral, and the
waits aIe used Tor storage purposes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02

"ln this country the English sparrow
Is playing havoc with the fruit crop. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-02
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